The Collected Works of Billy the Kid

In this visionary novel by Booker Prize-winning author Michael Ondaatje, the life of William Bonney, known as "Billy the Kid," is explored through a rich tapestry of storytelling, history, and myth. Starting with his first killing at age 12 and continuing through his notorious reputation as an outlaw, Ondaatje draws from contemporary accounts, photographs, and dime novels to illuminate Billy's journey across the rugged terrain of 1880 New Mexico and his impact on the collective psyche of America.